Day 1 in Singapore Sees Two World Record Performances
South Africa’s Chad le Clos took down one of two World Record swims in Singapore.
Sun Yang Suspended From Competition, Promotional Events In Wake of Accident
Thanks to Abi Liu for contributing to this report. In light of his recent car accident that resulted in him…
Chad Le Clos Smashes Half-A-Second Off of His Own World Record
Chad le Clos has broken his own World Record to begin the Asian cluster of the 2013 FINA World Cup in Singapore.
Wales Announces First 7 Swimming Members of Commonwealth Games Team
Marco Loughran is among 7 swimmers already named to a powerful-looking Wales team for the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Gustavus Squad Splits; Lose in Winona, Win at Eau Claire
It was a busy Saturday for the Gustavus men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. While half the squad was in Winona, Minn. taking part in the Saint Mary’s University Invitational, the other half was in Eau Claire, Wis. competing in the UW-Eau Claire Invitational.
Penn Quakers Get A Verbal From California’s Peterson
Alex Peterson of Laguna Hills CA has verbally committed to swim for the University of Pennsylvania Quakers.
Three New Names Appear on USA Swimming Permanent Ban List
Three names that we have not yet reported have appeared on USA Swimming’s list of individuals permanently suspended or ineligible….
Gregg Troy Rehashes Florida’s Dual Meet Against Georgia
Florida head swimming and diving coach Gregg Troy had his regular press-conference today to talk about the Florida-Georgia meet from last…
Sun Apologizes, But Will Be Detained
As reported on by SwimSwam yesterday Chinese Olympic champion Sun Yang was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident where he was…
Two Virginia Men’s Swimmers, Including All-American Alexiou, to Seek Transfers
All-American Nick Alexiou is one of two sophomores who have decided to transfer from Virginia.
Chris Morgan Leaves Harvard, Takes Job as Head Coach at North Shore YMCA
Chris Morgan, formerly of Harvard, has taken a new position with the country’s biggest YMCA team.
Baku Postpones 2019 World University Games Bid
With Baku, Azerbaijan postponing their WUG’s bid, it now leaves Budapest, Hungary and Brasilia, Brazil left to battle. (Photo Credit: FISU.net)
Colorado’s Ryan Ball Gives His Verbal to Wyoming
Ryan Ball, of Loveland Swim Club, has verbally committed to the Wyoming Cowboys for the 2014-15 season.
Claremont Mudd Scripps Wins Whittier Relays
The CMS Stags and Athenas won seven of ten events en route to a team victory at the Whittier Co-ed Relays on Saturday. The four-team competition featured a unique set of relays, each of which alternated male and female competitors.
Belmonte Receives 2013 Blanquerna Sports Award
Mireia Belmonte has had a fantastic year in the pool. In Barcelona at the FINA World Championships she collected silver…